Somali mongoose

Somali mongoose
	Somali mongoose
Systematics
Superordinate :	Laurasiatheria
Order :	Predators (Carnivora)
Subordination :	Feline (Feliformia)
Family :	Mongooses (Herpestidae)
Genre :	Slender mongoose ( Galerella )
Type :	Somali mongoose
Scientific name
	Galerella ochracea
	( Gray , 1848)

The Somali mongoose ( Galerella ochracea ) is a species of carnivore from the mongoose family (Herpestidae). You can find them in the Horn of Africa .

features

The species is similar to the slender mongoose , which it was previously considered to be a subspecies. Like this one, it is a relatively slim and small representative of the mongoose . The tail length, which is about 25-29 cm in males, reaches a good 85-90% of the head-trunk length . The weight corresponds roughly to that of the slim mongoose. The coloration is quite variable and ranges from dark brown to pale gray. In contrast to the slender mongoose, the tip of the tail is not black. The head is relatively short and wide compared to the slender mongoose.

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distribution and habitat

Distribution area of the Somali mongoose

The Somali mongoose is restricted to the Horn of Africa, where it inhabits arid areas in Somalia and Ethiopia and in the northeasternmost corner of Kenya .

Way of life

The species has so far been little researched. In terms of lifestyle, the Somali mongoose should largely correspond to the slender mongoose. It is believed that it is mainly diurnal.

Hazardous situation

The IUCN classifies the Somali mongoose in the Red List of Threatened Species as Least Concern. It is widespread across the Horn of Africa and is likely to be quite common in places. There are no known serious threats to the continued existence of the species.

literature

↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d Herpestes ochraceus in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2011. Posted by: Hoffmann, M., 2008. Accessed on 21 March 2012 found.
↑ ^a ^b ^c J. S. Gilchist, AP Jennings, G. Veron, & P. Cavallini (2009). Family Herpestidaae (Mongooses). In: Don E. Wilson, Russell A. Mittermeier (eds.): Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Volume 1: Carnivores. Lynx Edicions, 2009, ISBN 978-84-96553-49-1 .
↑ Taylor, ME & Goldman, CA: The taxonomic status of the African mongooses, Herpestes sanguineus, H. nigratus, H. pulverulentus and H. ochraceus (Carnivora: Viverridae) . Mammalia. Volume 57, Issue 3, Pages 375–392, ISSN (Online) 1864-1547, ISSN (Print) 0025-1461, doi : 10.1515 / mamm.1993.57.3.375 , October 2009.

[IUCN-1] Herpestes ochraceus in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2011. Posted by: Hoffmann, M., 2008. Accessed on 21 March 2012 found.

[HMW_2009-2] J. S. Gilchist, AP Jennings, G. Veron, & P. Cavallini (2009). Family Herpestidaae (Mongooses). In: Don E. Wilson, Russell A. Mittermeier (eds.): Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Volume 1: Carnivores. Lynx Edicions, 2009, ISBN 978-84-96553-49-1 .

[3] Taylor, ME & Goldman, CA: The taxonomic status of the African mongooses, Herpestes sanguineus, H. nigratus, H. pulverulentus and H. ochraceus (Carnivora: Viverridae) . Mammalia. Volume 57, Issue 3, Pages 375–392, ISSN (Online) 1864-1547, ISSN (Print) 0025-1461, doi : 10.1515 / mamm.1993.57.3.375 , October 2009.